Archive - 2014

December 9th

December 9, 2014

Funeral services for Carolyn Simpson Rebber of Lamesa will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lamesa with Pastor Alan Korinek officiating. Interment will follow in OâDonnell Cemetery under the direction of Branon Funeral Home. Carolyn, age 69, went to be with her heavenly father Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, in Lamesa.

December 8th

December 8, 2014

December 8, 2014

James E. Beaird, 84, of Big Spring, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in a local hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park with Rivers Francis officiating.
He was born April 15, 1930, in Caddo, Okla., and married Frances Joyce Bryant June 14, 1967, in Breckenridge, Texas.

December 8, 2014

Ruben Anthony Gonzales Sr., 31, of Big Spring died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, in an automobile accident in Dawson County. Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. tonight in theÂ Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with burial at Mount Olive Memorial Park.Â
Ruben was born June 13, 1983, in Big Spring, Texas, to Maria (Brito) and Jose R. Gonzales. He was a lifetime resident of Big Spring and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was a driller for Patterson Drilling Company.

December 8, 2014

Stevan Valencia Jr. 34, of Big Spring died Thursday, Dec, 4, 2014, in an automobile accident in Dawson County. Vigil services will be at 7 p.m.Â tonight in theÂ Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall at Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with burial at Mount Olive Memorial Park.Â
Stevan was born Nov. 26, 1980, in Big Spring, Texas, to Delma (Hinojos) and Estevan Valencia Sr. He was a lifetime resident of Big Spring and a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He was a driller for Robinson Drilling.

December 6, 2014

As holiday festivities get into full swing, the Texas Department of Transportation reminds drivers to stay safe and sober when traveling to and from parties and other celebrations.

âWe want drivers to have fun over the holidays, but more importantly, we want them to celebrate responsibly,â said TxDOT Executive Director Lt. Gen Joe Weber, USMC (Ret). âMake a sober ride part of your plans and donât let one bad choice ruin the holidays for you and your family.â